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How far is Sŏndŏng-ni from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Sŏndŏng-ni (Sondok Airport) is 6386 miles / 10277 kilometers / 5549 nautical miles.

Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Sondok Airport

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Distance from Chicago to Sŏndŏng-ni

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Sŏndŏng-ni. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6385.770 miles
  • 10276.901 kilometers
  • 5549.083 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 6370.446 miles
  • 10252.239 kilometers
  • 5535.766 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Chicago to Sŏndŏng-ni?

The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Sondok Airport is 12 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Sondok Airport (DSO)

On average, flying from Chicago to Sŏndŏng-ni generates about 769 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 769 kilograms equals 1 696 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Chicago to Sŏndŏng-ni

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Sondok Airport (DSO).

Airport information

Origin Chicago O'Hare International Airport
City: Chicago, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ORD
ICAO Code: KORD
Coordinates: 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″W
Destination Sondok Airport
City: Sŏndŏng-ni
Country: North Korea Flag of North Korea
IATA Code: DSO
ICAO Code: ZKSD
Coordinates: 39°44′42″N, 127°28′26″E